by - December 1, 2016 10:31 am
Debit-card fraud losses increased 44% in 2015, while debit card issuers’ average cost per transaction fell slightly in the same year, according to a news release from the Federal Reserve…
by - December 1, 2016 10:07 am
University of Arkansas Prof. William McComas has been named as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recognized by his peers for contributions to science education….
by - December 1, 2016 6:22 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES INDUSTRY IN 2016 TO SEE $18 BILLION…
by - November 30, 2016 7:09 pm
Kevin Roper, the Wal-Mart truck driver who in 2014 crashed into a van injuring several passengers including comedian Tracy Morgan and killing James McNair, has pled guilty to vehicular homicide…
by - November 30, 2016 7:04 pm
More than 10,000 children were found to have been maltreated at home in fiscal year 2016, while 24% of the 35,493 maltreatment reports to the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline were…
by - November 30, 2016 6:42 pm
A recent National Retail Federation study indicates that 56% of consumers will purchase and give away gift cards this holiday season – the second most commonly purchased item. According to…
by - November 30, 2016 5:51 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, expects the lame duck session of Congress to extend temporary spending until the first of April and he lauded two House colleagues that have been…
by - November 30, 2016 5:37 pm
More than half of the employers surveyed in November across the St. Louis Fed’s Eighth District expect to increase hiring and wages over the new 12 months, but many are…
by - November 30, 2016 4:57 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - November 30, 2016 1:11 pm
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Lowell-based Zero Mountain Logistics, a…
by - November 30, 2016 12:32 pm
The Jones Center for Families in January will begin the second phase of an extensive $5 million renovation plan intended to secure the multi-functional venue’s position as the cornerstone of…
by - November 30, 2016 11:30 am
Fort Smith’s Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating has improved from Class 2 to 1, “the most elite classification in the country,” according to Fort Smith Fire Chief Phil Christensen. He…
by - November 30, 2016 8:36 am
Eureka Springs-based Cornerstone Bank has a formed its own residential mortgage division. Cornerstone Home Mortgage will be housed at the lender’s Berryville branch in Carroll County. “We are excited to…
by - November 30, 2016 12:56 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– CHILDREN’S HEALTH FUND: MORE THAN 20 MILLION CHILDREN LACK ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE A new…
by - November 29, 2016 8:15 pm
The recent spike of Arkansas children in foster care is caused by many factors, including understaffed caseworkers who err on the side of requesting removing a child from their home…
by - November 29, 2016 6:49 pm
Officials with Georgia’s Department of Agriculture, which oversees Georgia Dock poultry prices, are requiring Tyson Foods and the rest of the poultry industry to submit weekly price affidavits that will…
by - November 29, 2016 6:13 pm
The Fort Smith School Board named two finalists for the position of Fort Smith Public Schools Superintendent Monday night, Nov. 28, following a daylong executive session of consecutive interviews. Mike…
by - November 29, 2016 5:09 pm
Van Buren-based USA Truck announced Tuesday (Nov. 29) a reorganization of its sales operations “to better align with its diverse customer base and a highly dynamic marketplace.” The company employs…
by - November 29, 2016 4:57 pm
Startup Junkie Consulting and the Community Venture Foundation of Fayetteville have joined to form the NWA Venture Team, launching a new website, NWAVentureTeam.org. While the two organizations will remain separate…
by - November 29, 2016 3:43 pm
Fort Smith city sales tax collections spiked 44% in October 2016 compared to the same period last year, but City Finance Director Jennifer Walker warned the large increase “should not…
